Field Lead: Forest Recovery & Prescribed Fire

The Nature Conservancy (All); United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy invites applications for a Forest Recovery Lead Technician stationed in the western Piedmont of South Carolina. You will provide field leadership for forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and post-storm recovery, coordinating teams, equipment, and field logistics to meet recovery objectives.

You will work with TNC staff, Forest Service personnel, contractors, and partners, balancing production, safety, and documentation while contributing to a

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in science-related field and 1 year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with natural systems.
• Experience in ecological land management principles.
• Experience operating and/or repairing various types of equipment and machinery.
• Experience performing physically demanding outdoor work safely and leading or coordinating field-based work teams.
• Experience following maps, work plans, safety requirements, and technical instructions; maintain accurate records; and communicate effectively with coworkers and partners.
• Must obtain and maintain Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), First Aid, CPR, AED, and other qualifications or training required for assigned duties.
• Valid driver’s license and must meet TNC’s vehicle-use requirements, travel frequently, and operate vehicles on unimproved roads.
• Requires working in variable weather, smoke, difficult terrain, and other field conditions, including long or irregular hours and multi-day assignments, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in field activities that support forest recovery, prescribed fire, hazardous fuels reduction, ecological restoration, and related conservation objectives.
• Provide day-to-day field leadership by organizing assignments, coordinating personnel and resources, monitoring progress, and adapting work to changing conditions.
• Support the planning, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of prescribed fire, vegetation management, invasive species treatment, and other forest restoration activities.
• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, and project supplies in accordance with training, authorization, and established safety requirements.
• Collect and maintain field data, treatment records, and other documentation needed to track accomplishments and support project reporting and adaptive management.
• Promote safe and compliant operations by participating in briefings, hazard assessments, after-action reviews, and incident reporting and by following approved plans, policies, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate field logistics and communicate operational needs, progress, safety concerns, and project results to the Forest Recovery Director and other designated contacts.
• Work collaboratively with TNC staff, agency personnel, contractors, landowners, community members, and other partners; support training, outreach, and workforce development when assigned.

Skills

Field leadership

Wildland fire safety

Safety-conscious operations

Field data collection

Equipment operation & maintenance

Physical outdoor work

Team coordination

Communication with partners

Map/work plan adherence

Education

BS degree in science-related field

Job description

The Nature Conservancy invites applications for a Forest Recovery Lead Technician stationed in the western Piedmont of South Carolina. You will provide field leadership for forest restoration, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and post-storm recovery, coordinating teams, equipment, and field logistics to meet recovery objectives.

You will work with TNC staff, Forest Service personnel, contractors, and partners, balancing production, safety, and documentation while contributing to a